GitHub Pages is a popular platform for hosting static websites, but it comes with several limitations that users should be aware of:

  • Static Content Only: GitHub Pages supports only static websites. Dynamic server-side features like databases or backend logic are not supported.

  • Size Restrictions: The source repository and the published site are both limited to 1 GB. This includes all HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other assets.

  • Bandwidth Limit: There is a soft bandwidth limit of 100 GB per month. Exceeding this may result in throttling or temporary unavailability of the site.

  • Build Limits: GitHub Pages allows up to 10 builds per hour. If this limit is exceeded, additional build requests are queued for the next hour.

  • Timeout for Deployments: Deployments that take longer than 10 minutes will timeout, potentially causing incomplete updates.

  • Single Site Per Account: Each GitHub account or organization can host only one user or organization site. However, multiple project sites can be created within the same account.

  • No Commercial Use: GitHub Pages is not intended for hosting e-commerce sites, SaaS platforms, or any website primarily aimed at commercial transactions.

  • Rate Limiting: To ensure consistent service quality, GitHub Pages may apply rate limits. If triggered, users will receive an HTTP 429 status code.

  • No Sensitive Transactions: GitHub Pages is not suitable for handling sensitive data like passwords or credit card information.


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